Canadian - Artist | December 21, 1992 -
We have this weird beauty standard where women, like, shouldn't grow: what we think is feminine is often what is also pre-pubescent.
Petra Collins
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Women are inherently told their bodies are objects, so that's how we treat them.
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I just think it's crazy that we don't think that the youth are valid. They're the ones who really know what's going on.
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I grew up on Facebook; it's a different realm I live in. For some people, this is inauthentic, but for me, it's all I know.
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Feminism is a lens I see the world through and what I believe in. I don't ever use it as a tool of promotion.
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We work to create a new wave of feminism that is more inclusive. I want others to feel equal. It's so great to see women in positions of power, which is why other artists, such as Marilyn Minter, are so inspirational to me.
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When I do an editorial or when I do a campaign, I bring that lens to every space.
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I'm obviously a white woman with privilege. I want to make sure I always collaborate with people who aren't like me so we can create a work that isn't one dimensional.
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I want to direct a feature film. Horror is my main genre.
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I did two years at art school in criticism and curatorial practice, but I dropped out because I was frustrated that there was this hierarchy where I couldn't do anything or ask questions.
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When I was 16, I created this online platform for female artists. I messaged women who I loved; that's how I got work and connected with people. You don't need to plead for entry into a system that doesn't want you anyway.
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Success doesn't happen overnight.
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